50th Anniversary of the National Ballet of Canada - Proof Set (2001) buffalo Mark the date

Mark the date

majestic and bold

Her arms are spread wide

and jumped off at the last moment to get there first

Coin #7 in a series that celebrates historic proof dollar designs

50th Anniversary of the National Ballet of Canada - Proof Set (2001) buffalo Mark the dateCelebrating 50 Years of Excellence in Dance: The National Ballet of Canada was established in 1951 by English dancer Celia Franca, one of the principal dancers in the company's opening performance of Les Sylphides, a classic ballet captured in this elegant coin design by renowned artist Scott McKowen. In 1970, the National Ballet of Canada achieved international acclaim as the only classical ballet company to be invited to perform at Expo '70 in